JACKSONVILLE, FLA. – Queens hits the road for a pair of ASUN matchups in Jacksonville, starting with North Florida on Thursday, January 23. After dropping a few close ASUN matches to start the season, the Royals are looking to earn their first conference victory of the year.

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Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: UNF Arena (Jacksonville, Fla.)
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THE MATCHUPS
The evenly matched series history, currently tied at 2-2, adds an extra layer of competitiveness to the contest, as both teams look to earn their first ASUN victory. Queens took most recent 77-72 victory over North Florida last season in Jacksonville.

Both teams check in at the top of the conference defensively with Queens forcing 8.53 steals a game compared to North Florida averages 8.42 per contest.

North Florida and Queens were picked ninth and eleventh respectively in the 2024-25 ASUN Preseason Coaches Poll.

SCOUTING THE ROYALS (6-9 overall, 0-4 ASUN)

• Offensively, Queens averages 66.7 points per game, shooting 38.5 percent from the field, 26.6 percent from three-point range, and 66.8 percent from the free-throw line.
• The Royals defense ranks second in blocked shots (3.24 per game) and ranks third in steals (8.53).
• Queens loves to capitalize on defensive pressure, forcing an average of 20.2 turnovers per game.
• Forward Jordyn Weaver is the team's top performer, averaging 12.7 points and 8.3 rebounds per game in conference play. Weaver has scored in double figures for the Royals in 16 of 17 games this season.
• Jordyn Weaver is sitting outside the Queens record book with 558 career rebounds. Tiffany Adkins currently ranks 10th in program history with 562, Marissa Hudley is the program leader with 987 rebounds.
• Ball State transfer guard Ana Barreto is one of Queens University's key backcourt players, contributing 10.1 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game.
• After joining the starting lineup, junior Dayuna Colvin is contributing across the board with 7.0 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game.
• Kemia Ward etched her name in the record books against FGCU, jumping to ninth place with 49 career block shots.
• Collectively, the bench unit has been instrumental in providing relief for the starters, The Royals bench comes into the contest averaging a combined nearly 20 points per game.
• Aylesha Wade has been a consistent scoring threat off the bench, averaging 7.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game, while shooting 30.6 percent from the field and adding defensive value with 14 steals.
• Senior Jermany Mapp brings energy and versatility to the Royals rotation, contributing 7.3 points and 3.5 rebounds per game, while also providing defensive support with 10 steals and a solid presence in transition play.

SCOUTING THE OSPREYS (4-15 overall, 0-6 ASUN)

• North Florida women's basketball played close through three quarters with North Alabama but fell late in the game to fall in a 65-54 result on the road on Saturday evening.
• The evenly matched series history, currently tied at 2-2, adds an extra layer of competitiveness to the contest, as Queens looks to build on their recent 77-72 victory over North Florida.
• Offensively, the Ospreys average 61.8 points per game while allowing 72.9 to their opponents, resulting in a scoring margin of under 11.1.
• Defensively, the Ospreys average 8.4 steals and 1.9 blocks per game but struggle to contain opposing offenses, which shoot 44.8 percent from the field and 31.0 percent from three-point range.
• Free throw shooting has been a relative strength, converting at 71.4 percent, but they only get to the line an average of 10 times per game, compared to 12.4 for their opponents.
• Jazmine Spencer is North Florida's primary offensive threat, leading the team in scoring with 12.5 points per game in conference play. Spencer is also efficient from the charity stripe making 30 of 35 attempts in 19 games this season.
• Kaila Rougier is a standout player for North Florida, bringing versatility and consistency to the team. Rougier averages 8.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game in conference play.
• Iceland native Helena Rafnsdottir is averaging 8.2 points and 3.6 rebounds per game, shooting an efficient 47.9 percent from the field, making her one of the Ospreys most accurate shooters. Rafnsdottir finished with a team high 12 points and five rebounds at North Alabama.

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